I was looking up a potential lead and on the tax assessor's site under "Land Class" was the phrase "Encumbered or restricted by easements".Would this prevent me from getting it under contract? 

Does he know that will prevent your home from having utilities? 

I'd say the reason investors don't CYA is that they don't know, it's just another aspect of not knowing what can go wrong and not knowing how to address measures to prevent future problems.

It just sets on top of the tank top and prevents major tank rock and gives you a nice surface to place items on.

Allowing me time to "safely" do my due diligence with the prevention of contractors I work with to go around me.Now i typically don't do option agreements with everyone... only stubborn sellers that aren't sure what they want for their property.

Based on the inspection, I had parts replaced to prevent leaks and water damage.

I know I cannot buy them directly because the "self dealing" rules prevents me from buying as a disqualified person.

Is there anything preventing me from doing conventional financing from a bank to purchase this?

The more you clearly define up front in terms of how you will compensate each other prevents blow-ups later. 

I have a fire prevention company test the detectors and also test/charge/replace extinguishers.In general, the way "rules" should work is that you put reasonable rules in your lease, and then let people live their lives.